Crime & Safety

Shed Fire In Kingsville Sparked By Dry Conditions: Official

A homeowner working outdoors sparked a shed fire Saturday afternoon. Fire officials noted that dry conditions heighten the risk of fires.

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The shed fire happened at a property located in the 2500 block of Whitt Road around 2 p.m. Saturday. No injuries were reported and damage was limited to the shed, the fire company stated.
The shed fire happened at a property located in the 2500 block of Whitt Road around 2 p.m. Saturday. No injuries were reported and damage was limited to the shed, the fire company stated. (Photo courtesy of the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company)

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Firefighters with the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company put out a shed fire Saturday afternoon after the homeowner sparked flames while working outdoors.

The shed fire happened at a property located in the 2500 block of Whitt Road around 2 p.m. Saturday. No injuries were reported and damage was limited to the shed, the fire company stated.

"Although we have had sufficient rainfall to alleviate any drought conditions, outdoor fuels remain conducive to fire conditions and rapid fire spread due to wind and fuel moisture content. Please be extremely careful with outdoor activities over the next several days and check noaa.gov for fire weather updates," the fire company stated on its Facebook page.

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